Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) FAQs (cont.)

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Media file 1: Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus.

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Synonyms and Keywords

acid reflux, acid reflux disease, esophageal reflux, esophagus, food pipe, GERD, heartburn, chronic heartburn, hiatal hernia, reflux esophagitis, antacids, acid blockers, stomach acid, reflux, lower esophageal sphincter, LES, symptoms of GERD, symptoms of reflux, GI endoscopy, gastrointestinal endoscopy, barium swallow, esophageal manometry, 24-hour pH monitoring, treatment of reflux, treatment of GERD, diaphragm, bitter acid, vomiting, promotility drug, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease FAQs

Authors and Editors

Author: Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C, Medical Writer, eMedicine.com, Inc.

Coauthor(s): Vincent W Yang, MD, PhD, Professor and Director, Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

Editors: Simmy Bank, MD, MB, ChB, Chair, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Long Island Jewish Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine; BS Anand, MD, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Baylor University College of Medicine.
Last Editorial Review: 8/10/2005

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